recalibrate

verb

re·​cal·​i·​brate (ˌ)rē-ˈka-lə-ˌbrāt 

recalibrated; recalibrating; recalibrates

transitive verb

: to calibrate (something) again

… these systems gradually drift off course so that the navigator periodically needs a fresh point of reference to recalibrate the navigation system.

—Stefi Weisburd

The problem is that eating more doesn't sate us; we merely recalibrate how much we think we need.

—Nando Pelusi

recalibration

(ˌ)rē-ˌka-lə-ˈbrā-shən 

noun

plural recalibrations

Literacy standards were in need of constant recalibration, as each new phase of the war could inflate or deflate the value of existing skills, inflate or deflate the effectiveness of existing induction policies and instructional efforts.

—Deborah Brandt

Examples of recalibrate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Collaboration With CEOs And CFOs Keep a growth lens up front while recalibrating marketing strategy and investment as part of the year-end review of business and brand performance and key consumer-customer insights. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Those cases, including Trump’s sentencing after being convicted on New York state business fraud charges, have either been dismissed or indefinitely delayed since Trump’s victory on Nov. 5, forcing Democrats to recalibrate their approach to the president-elect. —Bill Barrow, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024

After a midseason blip, Buffalo have recalibrated in emphatic fashion by winning six consecutive games to reestablish themselves as one of the AFC’s heavyweights with the stretch run of the season to come. —Ben Morse, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024

The executive told the outlet Douglas went fishing down the Jersey Shore to recalibrate and refresh following a string of tough seasons. —Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above